Updates from Friday, Aug. 29
Bob Pockrass of Sporting News and ESPN's Brant James have Stewart's thoughts ahead of the race:
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Veteran NASCAR star Tony Stewart will return to competition for his first race since he was involved in an accident that took the life of Kevin Ward Jr.
The Associated Press' Jenna Fryer reported the news Thursday:
ESPN's Brant James added:
NASCAR on NBC had an official statement from Stewart-Haas Racing:
Fox Sports' Tom Jensen reports Stewart is set to meet with the media on Thursday:
Stewart has not spoken publicly since the accident, but he and SHR executive vice president Brett Frood are expected to meet with the media at 1 p.m. ET Friday at ...